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Government promises not to interfere with elections of KTDA directors

Sacco ReviewJune 26, 202403 mins

The government has assured smallholder tea farmers that it will not meddle in the elections for the directors of tea factories scheduled for Friday June 28. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi gave the assurance to the farmers at Githongo tea factory in Central Imenti, Meru County. In the past, farmers and other stakeholders had accused…

Nyanza investment conference postponed

Sacco ReviewJune 26, 202402 mins

The Nyanza international investment conference which was scheduled to take place from Friday June 28 has been postponed indefinitely. According to a press statement from the organizing committee, the event scheduled for June 28 and 29 has been put on hold until new dates are announced. According to ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo, the conference…

Government should stop the aggressive taxation drive

Sacco ReviewJune 25, 202408 mins

The latest Finance Bill has generated considerable debate and concern among ordinary Kenyans. The bill proposes several measures to correct the budget deficit, but one of the most controversial aspects is the dependence on high taxation. Despite its apparent simplicity, this method frequently results in damaging outcomes for both our financial standing and daily activities….

All set for Ushirika Day scheduled for July 6

Sacco ReviewJune 24, 2024June 24, 202403 mins

This year’s Ushirika Day, also known as International Co-operatives Day will be celebrated on July 6 at Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) grounds. The theme of this year’s celebrations is “Cooperatives Building a Better Future for All”. This year will be the 102 Ushirika Day. International Co-operatives Day is celebrated annually on the first Saturday…

Survey reveals more trust for cooperatives than for investor-owned corporations

Sacco ReviewJune 21, 202406 mins

A recent research study on cooperatives in Kenya now shows that cooperatives are a preferred store of wealth for members and that many people are leaning on Saccos and cooperatives for small loans. Fifty four percent of cooperative members relied heavily on their cooperative ownership as a store of wealth. The cooperative as a store…

Enkanasa Cow procures milk coolers for milk cooperatives in Narok County

Sacco ReviewJune 21, 202402 mins

Enkanasa Cow has procured two milk coolers designated for MAACOM milk cooperatives centres located both at Ilmeshuki Lekule and Sikawa in Kilgoris constituency. Narok County Senator Ledama ole Kina said the coolers are privately funded by Enkanasa Cow and its associates for the economic development of the Maasai Women. The senator said other cooling plants…

Agricultural Food Authority lauds MPs for amending Financial Bill

Sacco ReviewJune 19, 202404 mins

The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has lauded members of the National Assembly for listening to the cries of Kenyans before adjusting the Finance Bill 2024. AFA board member Samuel Ongow singled out the proposed taxes on sugar transportation, which he noted, was going to be a burden to cane farmers across the country. Speaking…

Housing Cooperative files appeal over Talanta Hela Stadium

Sacco ReviewJune 19, 202405 mins

A housing cooperative has lodged a legal challenge against the government’s acquisition of a 60-acre land parcel, valued at KSh15 billion, designated for the construction of the contemporary Talanta Hela Stadium sports complex. The Postel Housing Cooperative Society contends that the land was obtained without adhering to the legal requirements for compulsory acquisition. In the…

Reprieve for farmers, small traders as proposal to file eTims invoices is dropped

Sacco ReviewJune 19, 202404 mins

Kenya Kwanza MPs have succumbed to public pressure from Kenyans and dropped punitive taxes imposed on proposed Finance Bill 2024. Kenya Kwanza Parliamentary Group (PG) attended a meeting chaired by President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua were it was agreed National Assembly’s Finance Committee to drop some of the proposals. They proposed the…

Cashewnut farmers in Kilifi urged to form Saccos

Sacco ReviewJune 19, 202402 mins

Cashew nut farmers in Kaloleni Sub-county in Kilifi have been asked to cooperate fully and form Saccos and invest heavily to uplift their living standards. Speaking to Sacco Review in Mariakani town recently, Kaloleni Sub-county Cooperative Officer, Amos Kenga lamented that many cashew farmers in the area have not formed Saccos, adding that there is need therefore to…